Have you ever felt like you are not as qualified as you think? That at any moment now, people will realize you are not as capable as they think you are? That is Imposter Syndrome talking. It is that persistent voice in your head that tells you you are not good enough, despite all the evidence proving otherwise. So why does imposter syndrome have such a grip on us, and how do we break free from it?

A few months ago, I met with an old school friend for tea. She had come down to Sri Lanka on holiday and figured it was the perfect time for us to finally catch up and I, despite being a social hermit, happily obliged. At some point during our gal pal date, it dawned on us that the last time we had spoken to each other face to face was at our high school graduation, which was at least 7 years ago.

As respected artist Jayantha Silva prepares to unveil ’’Expressions 18,’’ the final chapter of his long-standing solo exhibition series, we were privileged to be afforded the opportunity to converse with the veteran artist to discuss his journey, inspirations, and what art aficionados can expect next from him.

Sri Lanka’s highest restaurant, Blue Orbit offers diners a sky-high, one-of-a-kind dining experience at an elevation of 750 feet above ground. The first and only revolving restaurant in the country, Blue Orbit is located at the 26th floor of the Lotus Tower – the tallest structure in South Asia.

Barbeque Nation, one of Asia’s most celebrated and pioneering casual dining chains, officially made its Sri Lankan debut with the opening of its first-ever outlet at Level 2 of Colombo City Centre. Making Sri Lanka the fifth country outside of India in its expansive range of 200 plus outlets in India, UAE, Malaysia and Oman, the launch had former Sri Lankan Skipper Aravinda de Silva as chief guest. This launch marks a significant milestone in th

Today we are showing some love to a few of our very own local clothing brands. Here are my top 4 great, yet lesser-known clothing brands in Sri Lanka that I came across over the past couple of years. These emerging brands aren’t just making clothes; they ‘re telling stories and empowering themselves and our communities. Every piece you choose from one of these brands is more than just an outfit. It’s a piece of Sri Lanka, crafted with love and

Sasindu Pramuditha won the National Award for Sri Lanka at the Sony World Photography Awards 2025, organized by the World Photography Organisation.

Welcome back to Buzz with Danu, where the tea is hot, the laughs are louder, and the guests are anything but boring. Today, we’re diving into a film that made audiences laugh, cry, and question whether they’ll ever attend another family funeral without giggling. Tentigo has taken Sri Lankan cinema by storm (and earned some standing ovations abroad too!). I caught up with the brilliant mind behind it — and let’s just say, things got weirdly wonder

Netflix’s Adolescence opens with a bang - literally. A 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) finds his seemingly ordinary life torn apart when an armed police team storms his house and arrests him on suspicion of murder. What follows is an unnerving deep dive into the online world of toxic masculinity, incel culture, and the menacing influence of digital ideologues, most notably Andrew Tate. The four-part series, a collaboration betwee

The rise of figures like Andrew Tate and the toxic online culture of the ’’manosphere’’ have left many parents wondering: How do I protect my son from these dangerous ideologies? The truth is, young boys are increasingly being targeted by influencers who package misogyny, entitlement, and aggression as empowerment. These messages spread through social media, gaming communities, and YouTube, making them difficult to monitor.